Houston Family Fun | The Houston Museum of Natural Science

Are you looking for a fun family outing this summer?  Somewhere indoors to beat the heat, but educational to keep those little minds stimulated? The Houston Museum of Natural Science has something for everyone, big and small.  Not only do they have their permanent exhibits but there are also travelling ones as well. 

Some of the favorite tried and true things to visit include; the Texas Wildlife Exhibit, which includes plants and animals from the seven biotic regions of Texas; the Welch Chemistry Hall and its interactive displays; and Paleontology, containing over sixty dinosaur skeleton mounts, it is one of the largest paleontology halls in the country. 

About the Museum

Do not forget to stop by the Cockrell Butterfly Center while you are there. This three story glass building, filled with live butterflies and tropical plants, is quite the experience for all ages.  This interactive exhibit is one your kids are sure to remember.  The upcoming temporary exhibit is Faces From the Southern Ocean, a selection of photography by J.J. L’Heureux.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science ranks just below New York City’s American Museum of Natural History and M.H. de Young Memorial Museum in San Francisco as most attended, excluding the Smithsonian Museums. 

Looking for a way to escape the summer heat? Make your way to The Houston Museum of Natural Science for some Houston Family Fun!

HMNS AT HERMANN PARK

5555 Hermann Park Dr.Houston,Texas 77030(713) 639-4629

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

Houston Family Fun | Main Street Theater

If you are looking for a fun experience to bring stories to life for your kids this summer, Main Street Theater is the place for you.  Their Theater for Youth produces engaging, family friendly entertainment based on children’s literature.  Local performances take place in two facilities. Their Rice Village home on Times Blvd. and MATCH (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston) on Main Street.  Seen on stage in the past have been such favorites as Junnie B Jones and Stuart Little.  Do not miss Dorothy and Toto. Coming to the stage June 14- July 30. The classic that every child should experience, The Wizard of Oz, is sure to be a winner with your youngster.

About Main Street Theater

Looking for fun and free? Check out the Page to Stage Book Club with your crew.  This free event allows students to hear readings from a story. And meet characters and other fun activities while there.  The next meeting is Shrek the Musical, Tuesday, June 21 at 2 pm at Blue Willow Book Shop on Memorial Drive. 

Main Street Theater also offers many different Summer Camps for ages 4-18 for your little actor or actress. Multiple locations throughout the Houston Area are offered.  If your child has been bitten by the ever so contagious acting bug, and summer camp is just not enough, they also offer classes and Student Productions.

Whether interested in exposing your family to educational entertainment, fostering a love for the stage or just interested in some story time, Main Street Theater has something for everyone.

Looking for some Houston Family Fun this summer? Head on over to the Main Street Theater in Downtown Houston! Always a good time for all involved!

Main Street Theater - Rice Village2540 Times Blvd.Houston, Texas 77005

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

The Heights Newborn Fine Art Photographer | Addison

Hi everyone! Hope you are having a fantastic week so far! I am so excited to share this newborn session I had the pleasure of photographing not too long ago. It was right up my alley, and if you are a Star Wars fan, you are going to love it! Addison's mom and I instantly clicked as soon as we started discussing what kind of vibe she wanted for this session. Make sure to scroll down to see all  the sweetness from Addison's newborn session!

About this Newborn Session

So these super cool parents love Star Wars, and definitely wanted some adorable plush toys to be incorporated in a few of the photos. I'm always excited to incorporate sweet props like these into sessions, especially newborns. It personalizes the collection and always brings the parents such happiness. We decided to dress Addison as Leia, and surround her with some friends to keep her company. This little one was so sweet, and slept nearly the entire time. Mom and dad were so helpful and amazing throughout the session as well. It was obvious that their little girl is the R2-D2 to their C3PO.Everything about this session was so much fun, and I love love love how it turned out. Nothing makes me happier than being able to be creative in so many different ways. This family was so amazing and I am so glad I was able to make their vision of Addison's newborn session come to life.

Just look at that smile! I love when sessions feel truly personal to the family, especially a family as precious as this one! What a treat it was being their The Heights Newborn Fine Art Photographer!

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

Houston Milestone Photographer | Happy Birthday Harrison

Oh this precious boy absolutely stole my heart! Just look at that sweet little grin. I have to admit, sometimes I wish I could just snuggle these sweet faces during sessions such as this. But, we had one goal in mind. And that was to capture his sweet personality during this family's life. As Harrison's Houston Milestone Photographer, this was such a sweet treat! He was in such a wonderful mood during his session. It made this bright afternoon so incredibly enjoyable.

About this Milestone Session

This first year of life is so precious. I think that's why I was drawn to this style of photography in the first place. When my kiddo's first made their big debut into our family's waiting arms, I knew I wanted to document each milestone. No mater the size, first smile, first bath, first words, first steps. This first year is just that. A year full of firsts. For new parents, this is an incredible time of growth and learning. And even more so for baby!With every sound, every new sight, little Harrison was soaking up each new interaction. Like a tiny human sponge, the amount of information he is constantly learning is astounding. You could see his eyes light up at every sound. A bug would zoom by, followed shortly by his squeals of delight. I adored working with and spending this wonderful afternoon with Harrison and his sweet mama. After we were done with the cake smash portion of the session, I was so excited to capture some bubble loving images.What a great way to sneak some shots of true delight and get little man cleaned up! I LOVED how this collection turned out. It's easily one of my favorite first birthday sessions to date for me as a Houston Milestone Photographer!

Be still my heart! I adored being Harrison's Houston Milestone Photographer! Just take a peek at that sweet smile! Happy Birthday Harrison!

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

Houston Newborn Studio Photographer | Forrest

Be still my heart! This sweet boy was so alert throughout his whole session. With most little ones of his age, they are super sleepy, but not Forrest! Although he was awake, he was such a little trooper for his newborn session. It truly was such a treat to be his Houston Newborn Studio Photographer!Just take a peek at those eyes and that hair line! Oh my word have you ever seen a more adorable widow's peek?! When talking to his mama while planning this session, we knew we wanted to utilize plenty of masculine neutrals and she mentioned adding in some various textural pieces! Mama's really do know best, because this session was a delicious slice of textural heaven! I LOVE the way the roughness of the burlap and the chunky knit cable blankets contrasted so well with Forrest's delicate features. Swoon!!All in all...Take one part sweet baby boy, add in two loving doses of adoring parents and sprinkle in a tiny Teddy. You have all the makings for a perfect newborn session! Make sure to scroll down to see all the precious goodness from Forrest's first family portraits!

What in the world could be cuter than a sweet new baby boy, snuggling up with his tiny teddy bear?! Loved being his Houston Newborn Studio Photographer!

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

Houston Milestone Photographer | Tessa

Wow! One year old already! This sweet girl was on a baby plan with me as her Houston Milestone Photographer, and I have really enjoyed watching her grow over the year. It is so much fun seeing all of the new things she has learned from session to session. They grow up so fast, and that’s why mom knew it was important to capture every milestone of her first year, so they could smile back on it for many years to come!

About this Session

We completed her last session from this plan at the Houston Studio in downtown to create a different look. The first part of this session was a tea party theme to celebrate her birthday. I had a blast making the tissue paper flowers hanging on the walls. Doesn't it really make for a girly floral affect!?I could never forget this little princess and all of the laughs she has given me this past year! One of my favorite memories is how every time her mom would recite the words from the book Pout Pout Fish her sweet smile would light up the room! I am so thankful that I was able to capture so many heartwarming moments for this family! I hope to see little Tessa again soon!

How is this sweet girl a year old already?! Geeze, how time flies...I've adored being her Houston Milestone Photographer!

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

Houston Family Fun | Kemah Boardwalk

Ok... I know this isn't technically in Houston, but who's down for a little road trip!? A twenty mile road trip to be exact. The Kemah Boardwalk is an amazing place to enjoy some family fun [near] Houston. It's is open daily providing fun for any age and all family members! Located just 20 miles from downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk is home to fabulous waterfront restaurants, amusements, charming retail stores, festivals and seaside shows every day. In other words, the perfect escape for summer's day away, basking in sea-side sun and your family's company.From experience, I know how much the little ones love the rides and carnival games. And there's plenty of fun in store for the adults in the crowd, too! Check it out!

June

Rock the Dock - Summer Concert Series every Thursday Night at 7pm!

Firework Fridays - Enjoy our fireworks show over Galveston Bay – 9:30pm. Plus late night specials! (Starts 6/9)

Salsa Sundays - Live Salsa music on the main stage all day! Starts 6/4

2-4School's Out Summer Bash - Celebrate summertime fun with entertainment, ride promotions & more.

9-10Miss Kemah Pageant - Official preliminary pageant to the Miss Texas USA®/Miss Texas Teen USA®

18Father’s Day – Bring Dad & the family for great food and fun!

28Kickin’ It Country Nights

Make sure to join in the Houston Family Fun this summer at the Kemah Boardwalk!

Kemah Boardwalk215 Kipp AveKemah, TX 77565

Houston Family Fun | Children's Museum of Houston

The Children's Museum in Houston has been described as "a playground for your mind". What a perfect description of this kid friendly wonderland nestled in the heart of our very own Houston. It has been voted the #1 Children's Museum in the nation by Parents Magazine. In other words, if you're looking for Houston Family Fun, this is pretty much as fun as it gets!

About the Children's Museum of Houston

Boasting over 15 exhibits, there is sure to be something that both you and your little ones will find fascinating! Not only do they provide ample fun and games, learning and growth are at every turn. What's better than helping your child learn in a fun and exciting environment. Oh! Don't get me started on the amazing playgrounds! Anything that has my kiddos asleep in 3 minutes flat is a win in my book! I love to watch them play their heart outs <3Personally, my favorite exhibit is the EcoStation. We only get one planet, and it really is so important to teach our little ones to take care of it. Especially from a young age! Read for yourself all the fun goings-on!"EcoStation is an active, outdoor/indoor environmental exhibit where visitors engage in ecological studies and explore environmental issues by visiting a native plant garden, woodland area, pond and a research pavilion. Through these and several other areas, visitors can participate in diverse hands-on activities, such as stream bed creation, insect collecting, leaf rubbings, footprint identification and more!"If you're in the area and looking for some Houston Family Fun, take the time to stop in an explore the wonders that the Children's Museum of Houston has to offer!

The Children's Museum of Houston

 1500 Binz

Houston, Texas 77004

Houston Family Maternity Photographer | Ellis Family

I'm so excited to share this session with you all! Megan and I have been friends for a few years now. I know her from before my full-time photography years when we were teachers together. Watching her family grow has been one of the most rewarding things I have done as a Houston Family Maternity Photographer. During their first pregnancy, I was lucky enough to be their maternity photographer. Obviously, when she approached me about her second pregnancy, I answered with a resounding, "Yes!!"We decided on an outdoor session, which I loved! They are just so natural in front of the camera, so the setting seemed perfect. Watching little man kiss her belly and try and sneak some "all-organic" snacks throughout the session made me laugh so hard! What a cutie pie!They are excitedly expecting their second boy. Yay! I can only imagine how crazy life will be with two little ones running around. I'm so happy that they took the time to not only celebrate the upcoming arrival of their second son, but to celebrate the time that they have left with their first little man as their only child. Life is all about growth, and this gorgeous family is growing! It's always a blast when I get to work with them. 

I adored working with this sweet growing family as their Houston Family Maternity Photographer. What a bunch of sweet souls!

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

Houston Family Fun | The Downtown Aquarium

If you've ever made your way down to Houston, you have most likely seen the iconic blue Ferris wheel of the Downtown Aquarium. Take a peek and see what the welcome page has to say about this great Houston Family Fun destination:"Downtown Aquarium is the product of redeveloping two downtown Houston landmarks – Fire Station No. 1 and the Central Waterworks Building. This magnificent six-acre entertainment and dining complex is a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland. It's home to over 200 species of aquatic life from around the globe. With a full-service restaurant, an upscale bar, a fully equipped ballroom, aquatic & geographic exhibits, shopping and a variety of amusements, Downtown Aquarium has it all!"

About the Downtown Aquarium

I love walking through all 8 exhibits they have to offer. My favorite has to be the white tiger exhibit and the newly opened stingray reef. My little ones love exploring through the Louisiana Swamp exhibit. Or spending time in the education room where they can get up close and personal to a wide assortment of animals. I'll never forget their squeals of delight as they reached in and touched a real starfish. Watching their eyes light up in excitement as they learn and explore is such a sweet treat for me to see!Spending afternoons in their adorable company is so incredibly important. I know one day they'll be too cool to want to spend the day with me looking at all the Nemo fishies. So for now, I'll treasure their precious giggles and capture as many memories with them as I can! 

Whether you're looking for a nice dinner spot in downtown Houston, or are wanting to take the kiddos for a day to escape summer's heat, the Downtown Aquarium is the perfect spot to make some wonderful memories!

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The Downtown Aquarium

410 Bagby St @ Memorial Dr.

Houston, TX 77002

Houston Family Fun | Discovery Green in Downtown Houston

"To provide an uncommonly beautiful, urban green space in the heart of Houston that serves as a village green for our city, a source of health and happiness for our citizens, and a window into the incredible diversity of talents and traditions that enrich life in Houston."

-Discovery Green Mission Statement

Sounds pretty wonderful, right? It is! As a Houston Family Fun photographer, I love planning sessions at this idyllic location. It provides such a wide variety of atmospheres and backgrounds so that I can easily capture an eclectic collection of images in one session.

The best thing about Discovery Green though, is how much my kiddos, and the kiddos that I get the opportunity to photograph here love it. You can see their eye's widen as the excitement flashes across their sweet smiling faces when we pull up. Love love love those happy babies!

Nestled in a 12- acre green space in the heart of Houston, lies this urban paradise. Between the Gateway Fountain splash pad, the John P. McGovern playground, Hagstette Family Putting Green, and multiple concert stages and art exhibits, there's literally something for everyone.

Whether you're looking to get away for a family fun filled afternoon, or heading out to one of the numerous community events. You're sure to find something that will peak both you and your little ones's interest and provide memories to last a lifetime!

Check out all the fun that Discovery Green has! I know my family and I have made some truly beautiful memories here throughout the years!

Discovery Green Conservancy

1500 McKinney

Houston, Texas 77010

Houston Fine Art Studio Newborn Portrait Photographer | Baby S

This little girls is such an absolute bundle of joy! We loosely snuggled her up in various swaddling blankets, and let her do her thing! Baby S slept so peacefully for the majority of the shoot. But we were lucky enough to catch her giggling for some extra special images. The floral headband complimented her delicate body perfectly. It was just enough without distracting from her precious smile. Time can get away from us so quickly, so I am so happy that I was able to capture this moment forever while she is still so little bitty, as her Houston Fine Art Studio Newborn Portrait Photographer. !It was amazing to watch this family interact with one another, and see the love that overfilled that room created pure magic. You could tell that their world was finally complete when they held her in their arms. It’s so funny how such a little person can completely flip your world upside down. It was obvious how much joy she has brought them already! I hope to get to follow up with this family in the future, and maybe even see little Miss S for her one-year birthday shoot! How exciting!Below are some of the family’s favorite pictures from the shoot, and I hope you enjoy them as much as they do!

Sweet Baby S and her parents were an absolute joy to work with. I adored being her Houston Fine Art Studio Newborn Portrait Photographer.

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

Houston Family Fun | The Houston Zoo

Some of my favorite childhood memories were summer afternoons spent with my grandparents and cousins. They would take us to parks, putt-putt, the aquarium, and my favorite...the zoo! I remember thinking there was nothing more magical than the zoo. I kid you not! We adored walking through the different exhibits and seeing all the animals in my "Animal Kingdom ABC's" book roar to life!As soon as my kiddos were old enough, I couldn't wait to take them for some Houston Family Fun! I wanted to create the same beautiful memories with them, as my grandparent's had created with me. To see their eyes light up in recognition, imitating a lions roar or and elephants trunk makes my heart burn so bright for them. The mind of a child is such a beautiful thing, isn't it?

About the Houston Zoo

The Houston Zoo houses over 6,000 friends, waiting to make your children's acquaintance. With 11 amazing exhibits currently, there's sure to be something for each little mind to explore! My favorite part is the Children's Zoo. My kiddos absolutely adore it! There's a petting zoo, interactive playground, live educational shows and even a bat cave and bug house for you more adventurous parents out there! We always have a wonderful time, playing the day away, and sneaking off into distant continents, exploring the wonders of their natural inhabitants.A word to the wise, head out to the Zoo while we're still enjoying this gorgeous spring weather! As all of you are more than aware who live here in Houston, the summers can be relentless! If you do brave the heat, don't fear! Expertly placed snow-cone stands and ice-cream stops are happy to meet you as you explore all the fun the Houston Zoo has to offer!

The Houston Zoo6200 Hermann Park DriveHouston, TX 77030

Houston One Year Birthday Photographer | Fabiana

Goodness, how I adore watching these little ones grow! Fabiana was a newborn client of mine from last year. So needless to say, I was super excited when her family contacted me to take her one year portraits! I know it's cheesy, but I almost cried when I saw how big she's gotten! As a mama myself, I know how quickly that first year flies by. But for some reason, it still catches me off guard. Growth truly is one of the best things about this profession. It so wonderful seeing how much my clients have grown over that first year of life as their Houston One Year Birthday Photographer.I remember back to when she was just a tiny sleepy little thing. She was so good for her newborn session and continued that trend throughout this milestone session. Fabiana was full of spunk and smiles, constantly leaving me in a fit of giggles. Originally we planned to take these photos outdoors, but the Texas weather was uncooperative so we moved her session into my Pearland studio...and it worked out perfectly! I adore using this precious teepee for sessions just like this. It paired so incredibly well with the pink and gold theme we maintained throughout the entire session.Make sure to scroll down to see all of Fabiana's adorable sweetness from her first birthday celebration session! <3

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website

Houston Natural Light Newborn Studio Photographer | Bradley

Oh wow! How adorable is this little guy?! I am so incredibly blessed as a Houston Natural Light Newborn Studio Photographer to be able to do what I do and get to document such a special time in families’ lives. To be able to capture the beginning of one’s life is truly a joy, and Bradley’s session was nothing short of amazing. I enjoyed my session with him so much; he was such a great little sleeper and so easy to pose! Oh! And those adorable little pajamas! He had to be one of the most cuddly, calm newborns that I’ve had the pleasure of capturing. Just look at that sweet, little face and dark brown hair. With Bradley being the youngest of three boys, I’m sure his brothers are so ecstatic to have another brother to play with! Once they’re teenagers, this is going to be a family of little heartbreakers.

 These five photos are Bradley’s parents’ favorites from his custom newborn portrait session I did for them last year, and I can definitely see why! With the soothing blues and soft textures of these photos, they capture the calmness, beauty, and the miracle of Bradley’s first days on Earth. I hope they will be photos that the family can look back on and cherish forever. It was such a pleasure to work with Bradley and his parents, and I can’t wait for their next session!

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

Houston Child Portrait Photographer | Ivy Turns Two!

Big birthday wishes to Miss Ivy who just turned 2 years old! I have had the pleasure of working with this family for three years now, and it’s always one of the biggest highlights of my year. They are the most adorable family, and are always so stylish. I always look forward to being able to see all of the fun outfits that they come up with for their photo shoot. The love that this family has for one another creates such a sense of pure magic throughout every single session that we share together, and this one is no exception! What a treat for this Houston Child Portrait Photographer!Little Ivy had so much fun with all of the props, which made me even more excited to see the results!  One of my favorite shots was with the giant swan, we were really able to capture her sweet and sassy personality, but it was pretty obvious that Ivy’s favorite part was being able to have that lollipop all to herself!We took these photos at Sugar and Cloth color wall, which is sadly no longer in existence. I am so thankful that I got to shoot some breathtaking photos there before they tore it down. As you can see, it was a great place to capture some vibrant photos. This was the perfect backdrop for a toddler’s birthday session!

Make sure to check out more sweet birthday sessions just like this one from Taryn Melgoza Photography. Interested in booking your own session? Let's get in touch!

Houston Fine Art Maternity Portrait Photographer | Cheryl

Isn't motherhood so sweet? Your children are the brightest stars in your sky. The only thing that matters. And it all starts with that incredible moment of realization...you have a little angel on the way! I remember when I found out that I was pregnant with my sweet little Penelope, and the excitement that followed. One of the most fun parts for me was getting to share this precious moment with my son, Jensen. I absolutely could not wait for him to meet his little sister! Needless to say, I was thrilled to be a part of this exciting time in Cheryl's life as her Houston Fine Art Maternity Portrait Photographer.

About this session

I had the opportunity to work with this mama and her sweet family for a maternity session a while back and I could not be happier with how it turned out! We did this shoot in my private field south of Houston. The love that flowed so easily between them was so beautiful and such an honor to capture! Seeing this little boy curled up and smiling next to his mama's belly was such a heart warming thing for me to watch through my lens.Mama wanted in incorporate a neutral look for her last outfit change. So we used a simple piece of fabric to giver her an organic look for her last belly portraits, and the result was stunning. With beautiful wild flowers all in bloom, a gorgeous golden sunset, and an even more stunning family, the shoot could not have gone any better! 

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

Pearland Newborn Natural Light Studio Photographer | Eli Green

Be still my heart! This sweet boy is the second welcomed addition to his gorgeous family. With little ones of this age, it's rare to see the definite color of their eyes right away. But I think this little guy is going to be a blue-eyed boy for sure! It might have been the various tones and shades of deep teal we used throughout the session that brought out the color so vividly. We stuck with varied neutrals while adding in pops of color here and there create an eclectic feel of the session. As a Pearland Newborn Natural Light Studio Photographer  it makes my heart so happy to see these images look so stunning side-by-side in their handcrafted heirloom album.Big brother was an absolute ham throughout this entire session. Which I LOVED! He kept me laughing from the first hesitantly shy hello, to the last high-five goodbye. My abs haven't hurt so bad in a long time! As with a lot of kiddos his age, he was a little unsure at first of being photographed. But as little ones typically do, he warmed up after a while. We were able to capture a super cute moment between the two of them, which made both me and his parents super happy.I loved capturing these first sweet images of little Eli for his adorable family. Being their Pearland Newborn Natural Light Studio Photographer was such a treat!

taryn melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in newborn and baby photography in houston, tx.

newborn and baby photography is done in taryn melgoza’s studio in the south houston and pearland area. taryn also happily serves pearland, clear lake, league city, sugar land, katy, spring, humble, galveston, rosharon, rosenberg, pasadena, baytown, deer park, and surrounding areas.

to book a session please feel free to get in touch. to see a collection of my most recent work, visit my website.

Outdoor Houston Tx Maternity Photographer - Shannon

You can’t tell, but literally less than one hour before we were able to get these shots, it was pouring cats and dogs! I was super nervous that we were going to have to reschedule the session, but Shannon (this gorgeous mommy-to-be) had already had her hair and makeup done so we decided to wait it out. Thank goodness we did, because these pictures really did turn out amazing! Houston is notorious for flooding, thanks to a less than ideal drainage system, so we had to change locations from my usual go to spot to this empty golf-course unless we wanted to get some underwater shots. I love being pushed out of my comfort zone...that’s when the magic happens! I might actually try and use this spot more often since these pictures came out so well.  I have a newborn photography studio in Pearland, but often I get to be one (of many) Outdoor Houston Tx Maternity Photographer.  For this session, that's exactly what we did!This session was full of happy little bits of serendipity. Because we had to wait a bit to start the session, it ended slightly later than initially anticipated. What a wonderful thing to have happened! Just look at that sunset we were able to capture! How perfect is that soft golden light kissing her darling baby bump?!As a photographer, one of the best tools I can have in my arsenal is flexibility. Without it, I would missed out on the opportunity to get what I think are some truly stunning shots of this breathtaking mama-to-be and her sweet husband. Yay for silver linings!

Taryn Melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in newborn and baby photography in Houston, Tx.

Newborn and baby photography is done in Taryn Melgoza’s studio in the South Houston and Pearland area. Taryn also happily serves Pearland, Clear Lake, League City, Sugar Land, Katy, Spring, Humble, Galveston, Rosharon, Rosenberg, Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, and surrounding areas.

To book a session please feel free to get in touch. To see a collection of my most recent work, visit my WEBSITE.

Houston Newborn Baby Photography Studio - Claire

I remember bringing home my first little one from the hospital. I would sit, and stare at him quietly sleeping, wishing I could crawl into whatever dreamland he was in, just to steal more time with him. I remember being so aware of the magnitude of responsibility I felt when staring in lost wonder, at this incredibly delicate tiny human; but also what intense, overwhelming love I immediately felt for every precious ounce of his darling little body.  Having a Houston Newborn Baby Photography Studio helps me to freeze moments in time like these.  It's seriously one of the best jobs in the whole world.What an exciting time in this new family’s life!  Little Claire here is the first baby for her darling family. They signed up for my baby plan package, which means I have the honor of getting to see her again in a few short months! This is definitely one of my favorite packages we offer because it gives me the opportunity to see and document one of the most exciting times in a family’s life! So much changes that happens in that first year and I love being a part of the beautiful process.I love playing with varying textures, especially with newborn sessions. The stark contrast of their fresh, delicate skin against the multiple accessories and outfits create such a dreamy depth to these images. Mom loves all things floral and vintage so we made sure incorporate both into this newborn in-studio session. She brought with her the antique birth scale (love unique props like this one), some absolutely darling floral knit bottoms and an assortment of to-die-for hand-bands. What a fun session! Can’t wait to see what the next year holds for Claire and her sweet parents! 

Taryn Melgoza is a premier and fine art photographer specializing in newborn and baby photography in Houston, Tx.

Newborn and baby photography is done in Taryn Melgoza’s studio in the South Houston and Pearland area. Taryn also happily serves Pearland, Clear Lake, League City, Sugar Land, Katy, Spring, Humble, Galveston, Rosharon, Rosenberg, Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, and surrounding areas.

To book a session please feel free to get in touch. To see a collection of my most recent work, visit my WEBSITE.